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The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction1 and long-range means of delivery continues to be a matter of serious concern as it can pose a direct threat to national and international security. Many publications covering political and military thinking on the subject have appeared over the past few years. In view of the potential major health hazards facing nations and their armed forces, it would seem appropriate to present the risks inherent in weapons of mass destruction and similar noxious substances from a medical perspective. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the risks that exist and the resources we need to counter those risks.
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in open literature this is partially covert by: Ken W. Alibek, Stephen Handelman (Contributor) „Biohazard: The Chilling True Story of the Largest Covert Biological Weapons Program in the World-Told From Inside by the Man Who Ran It.” Random House Inc., New York, May 1999
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Sohns, T. (1999). The Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction: Health Risks. In: Sohns, T., et al. NBC Risks Current Capabilities and Future Perspectives for Protection. NATO Science Series, vol 25. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4641-8_1
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